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Central College

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Rating

Private

Type

1,323

Students

$38,600

Tuition

65%

Acceptance

#559

Ranking

Distant Town

Campus Setting

Pella, IA

812 University, Pella, IA 50219

Central College is a small private college located in Pella, IA ranked 10th in Iowa. It has a total of 1,323 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting 65.07% of applicants. Central College offers 35 different majors and is best known for its Exercise Physiology and Actuarial Science programs, which are respectively ranked 18th and 34th in America. With an annual tuition of $38,600 per year, Central College is quite expensive. 59.48% of students graduate ready to the next phase of their lives, working. After finishing college, alumni go on to bring in approximately $44,700 per year, which is 8% greater than the national median.
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Cost

$38,600
Above Average

Central College

$38,600

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$53,402

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$26,470

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

65%Acceptance
Less Selective

Central College

65%

National

69%
Sat

975 - 1235

19% of students submit

Admissions Yield

19%

ACT

17 - 24

81% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Required

Application Fee

$25

Students

1,323Undergrads
Very Small Student Population

Full-Time

100%

Part-Time

0%
Male

47%

In-state

83%

Female

53%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

1%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
14% Business Administration and Management, General11% Exercise Physiology8% Elementary Education and Teaching67% Others

14% Business Administration and Management, General

11% Exercise Physiology

8% Elementary Education and Teaching

67% Others

Business Administration and Management, General

14%

40 Graduates

Exercise Physiology

11%

32 Graduates

Elementary Education and Teaching

8%

24 Graduates

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

8%

22 Graduates

Psychology, General

7%

21 Graduates

Computer Science

5%

14 Graduates

Spanish Language and Literature

4%

13 Graduates

Speech Communication and Rhetoric

4%

12 Graduates

Accounting

3%

10 Graduates

Academics

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Professors
StudentsProfessors13:113:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

13

Number of Library Books

107,895

Academic Spend per Student

$14,825

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

80%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$36,600/Year

Central College

$36,600

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$36,600

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

0%

Median Earnings

$44,700

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

59%